Qatar open to temporary Strait of Hormuz charges but rejects permanent fees
Qatar has voiced opposition to any permanent transit charges in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such fees would ultimately increase costs for consumers around the world. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Doha and other Gulf states do not support the introduction of a long-term toll system for vessels passing through the strategic waterway.
Qatar has voiced opposition to any permanent transit charges in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such fees would ultimately increase costs for consumers around the world. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Doha and other Gulf states do not support the introduction of a long-term toll system for vessels passing through the strategic waterway.
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